Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
stalemated
verb
/ˈsteɪl.meɪ.tɪd/
Definition
to bring to a standstill; to halt progress or movement.
Examples
- The two sides were stalemated after hours of negotiations, with neither willing to compromise.
- The chess match ended in a stalemated position, with no possible moves left for either player.
Meaning
Stalemated refers to a situation where further action or progress is impossible, typically used in contexts like negotiations or games of strategy.
Synonyms
- stopped
- halted
- blocked
- impassed
